Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Southampton, England, United Kingdom

7/2/2025

Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe.

We are looking for experienced Senior Electrical Drafting/Design Engineers to support a complex marine vessel project. This role demands a high level of adaptability, as project information is limited and subject to frequent changes. The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail, hands-on experience with AutoCAD Electrical, and a solid background in marine systems — particularly in communications and low-voltage DC power integration.

Responsibilities

• Produce and modify electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and system layouts using AutoCAD Electrical
• Design and document 24V DC power distribution and communication systems including serial, fibre, coax, and networking components
• Support the integration of electrical and electronic subsystems on a marine platform
• Collaborate with engineering teams and project stakeholders to manage design changes and resolve technical ambiguities
• Ensure all designs align with relevant marine standards and regulatory compliance
• Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback efficiently
  
  

Qualifications

• HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering or Equivalent
• Completion of formal AutoCAD Electrical training preferred
  
  

Essential Skills

• AutoCad Electrical
• Marine Experience
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical
• Strong understanding of 24V DC systems
• Experience with communications infrastructure (serial, fibre, coax, Ethernet)
• Ability to interpret incomplete design data and resolve ambiguities independently
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-changing project environment
  
  

Experience

• Experience with systems integration in marine or defense / naval projects
• Familiarity with classification society rules and maritime electrical standards
  
  

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
  

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive